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Texas Mount Laurels bloom at SwRI

The Texas Mountain Laurels are blooming around SwRI’s 1,500-acre campus. #Sweet
#FridayFeeling

A photograph of a process chemistry/chemical engineering laboratory at SwRI.

SwRI will highlight our process chemistry and chemical engineering solutions at the upcoming Pittcon Conference and Expo in San Antonio, starting this weekend.

📆 March 7-11.
📍Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, TX.

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SwRI staff pose for a photograph in front of a Class-8 H2-ICE demonstration vehicle that runs on hydrogen, offering near-zero CO2 emissions. It was developed by the H2-ICE consortium.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? SwRI brings together leaders and collaborators from a variety of industries to advance targeted pre-competitive R&D that leverages cost sharing and multidisciplinary expertise.

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SwRI Upgrades Facilities for Expanded Subsurface Safety Valve Testing - San Antonio Today Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has completed upgrades to its subsurface safety valve (SSSV) testing facilities to accommodate increased demand for carbon capture and storage (CCS) services. The u...

SwRI in the news: SwRI Upgrades Facilities for Expanded Subsurface Safety Valve Testing
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𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Learn how to manage a team, trim waste and solve problems with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), hosted by SwRI. Class starts March 17. ⏬

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Magnetostrictive Probe Enables Safer, Cost-Effective Storage Tank Inspections A flexible magnetostrictive transducer probe detects storage tank corrosion using shear horizontal guided waves. With full matrix capture and total focusing imaging, it creates detailed maps for safer...

SwRI in the news: Magnetostrictive Probe Enables Safer, Cost-Effective Storage Tank Inspections
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SwRI staff attend the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) event in Nashville, TN.

We’re in Nashville for the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) Show. SwRI develops scalable processes for everything from specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals to sustainable aviation fuel. Find us at booth no. 105.
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Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now | CNN Hundreds of people who love the little planet that was dissed, gather every year in the Arizona town where Pluto was discovered. They celebrate scientific discovery, history and our solar system’s und...

SwRI in the news: Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now
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The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft made valuable observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during a period when it was difficult to observe from Mars- and Earth-based vantage points, viewing its two tails from between their downstream directions.

Want to hear more about 3I/Atlas? SwRI’s Dr. Tracy Becker will present “What we know about the 3rd Ever Interstellar Object 3I/Atlas” at tonight’s Astronomy on Tap event at Blue Star Brewing Co.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
📍1414 S. Alamo St., San Antonio

SwRI’s Benjamin White will host the free webinar “Thermal Stress Analysis: Balancing Vibration, Thermal Growth, and Flange Loads.”

📆 Wednesday, March 11
🕛12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT

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Revolutionizing Robotics Welding for Manufacturing | Southwest Research Institute Algorithms enhance weld sequence optimization to minimize distortion and residual stress Accuracy and efficiency are becoming ever more critical in robotic welding as designers of structures seek to p...

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠 | Revolutionizing Robotics Welding for Manufacturing ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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7th Infraday Texas Infraday Texas is the top event for infrastructure, transportation & energy leaders on March 3-4 in Austin. Join experts on projects, tech & policy. Learn more: www.infraday.com/texas.

SwRI’s Lynne Randolph will join a panel at the 7th Infraday Texas event going on in Austin, TX, March 3-4.

SwRI Releases Version 3.3 of NPSS Software with Expanded Data Types and Improved Interfaces - GeneOnline News Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has announced the r […]

SwRI in the news: SwRI Releases Version 3.3 of NPSS Software with Expanded Data Types and Improved Interface
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SwRI staff develop a learning-based framework that integrates residual stress insights from physics-based simulations with real-world assembly variations to optimize welding of large structures such as ships.

SwRI developed a learning-based framework that integrates residual stress insights from physics-based simulations with real-world assembly variations to optimize welding of large structures. #TechTuesday

SwRI earns CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification | Southwest Research Institute Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification safeguards government, client information

𝐒𝐰𝐑𝐈 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐌𝐌𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 2 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
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New Study Reveals Insights into the Hidden Oceans of Icy Moons and Their Geology - SSBCrack News Recent research has shed light on the intriguing characteristics of the outer planets’ moons, particularly their potential oceans concealed beneath thick ice

SwRI in the news: New Study Reveals Insights into the Hidden Oceans of Icy Moons and Their Geology
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A Texas flag waves in the wind on a spring day.

With an idea as bold as Texas, Tom Slick Jr. transformed a cattle ranch into a beacon of innovation. Southwest Research Institute stands tall today in part because of the state we call home.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

SwRI and the NPSS Consortium release new version of NPSS® software with improved functionality | Southwest Research Institute NPSS 3.3 provides users with new interfaces, features, and compatibility

𝐒𝐰𝐑𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐏𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐏𝐒𝐒® 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

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SwRI develops magnetostrictive probe for safer, more cost-effective storage tank inspections | Southwest Research Institute Probe uses guided-wave technology to detect corrosion with exceptional accuracy

𝐒𝐰𝐑𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

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Most Notable 2026 Astronomical Events: A Year of Watching the Skies - NASA So, get ready to watch the skies with us! Here are the top astronomical events happening this year:

👀 This weekend, you might be able to catch a glimpse of six planets on parade in the night sky. NASA is calling it one of the most notable astronomical events of the year. #PlanetsOnParade
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Microstructure of metal under a microscope.

Do you know what's in the picture? Listen to the latest episode of the Technology Today Podcast to find out. #FridayFeeling

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SwRI staff take a photo with the patent they received for developing a vaccine that protects against tularemia.

POV: You are an expert problem solver at Southwest Research Institute.
SwRI holds more than 1,500 patents; and that blue-ribbon feeling never gets old!
This patent covers a vaccine to protect against a zoonotic virus called tularemia.
#Patents #ProblemSolvers #WeAreSwRI
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Did an impact trigger cryovolcanism on Umbriel? A new study explores whether a massive ancient impact briefly triggered cryovolcanism on Uranus’s moon Umbriel. Sarah Al-Ahmed speaks with Adeene Denton…

🎧 Did an impact trigger cryovolcanism on Umbriel?
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at the Southwest Research Institute, Dr. Adeene Denton, appeared on Planetary Radio to discuss her new paper about Uranus’ darkest moon.
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STEP Demo plant at SwRI

The Supercritical CO₂ Energy Technologies Symposium will kick off March 2 in Pittsburg, PA.

You’ll hear industry and government speakers as they share the latest technological advances and applications.

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Yes, Gravity Made These Space Snowmen. No, It’s Not That Simple Astronomers had decent guesses about how these peanut-shaped asteroids formed but couldn’t get the physics to work—until now.

SwRI in the news: Yes, Gravity Made These Space Snowmen. No, It’s Not That Simple
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SwRI advances safer manufacturing of nerve agent antidotes Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) continues to expand its unique drug synthesis capabilities and expertise to advance the scalable manufacturing of safer antidotes to combat exposure to organophosph...

SwRI in the news: SwRI advances safer manufacturing of nerve agent antidotes
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SwRI in the news: New AI tool can predict solar storms weeks before they strike, safeguarding Earth’s critical systems
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Flyer for Georgia Tech event ExplOrigins Colloquium featuring keynote speakers Dr. Danna Qasim and Dr. Dennis Bodewits. The event starts Thursday, Feb. 26th. Keynote sessions start Friday, Feb. 27th.

SwRI’s Dr. Danna Qasim will deliver a keynote address at Georgia Tech’s ExplOrigins Colloquium 2026 on Friday, Feb. 27.
⬇️ Register for the free event.
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US Air Force to greatly enhance aircraft safety with digital twin system The US Air Force will utilize a new data management method to enhance aircraft safety and reduce maintenance costs.

SwRI in the news: US Air Force aims to enhance aircraft safety with improved data management
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SwRI, collaborators offer new insights into potential for life in Jovian system | Southwest Research Institute Research outlines how Jupiter’s moons may have inherited ingredients for life during formation

𝐒𝐰𝐑𝐈, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

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